Subtract 2/9 from 5/75
5/75 - 2/9 is -7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/225 - 50/225 = 15 - 50/225 = -35/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/45
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